Barcelona has received a big blow when it comes to their hope to return to Camp Nou as quickly as possible. The Blaugrana only plays a league match in September after reaching an agrement with La Liga, but they may not get a test run.
The Joan Gamper trophy, the traditional curtain variety of the season for Barcelona, ​​will take place on August 10. Barcelona organizes Como in the collision, which are managed by Cesc Fabregas. Barcelona had publicly confirmed that that would return for that competition, and that they would be able to organize a crowd of 60,000.
The Barcelona city council did not respond well to this, say Diario ALS. They still have to grant Barcelona the relevant safety permits and consider the idea that Barcelona can have them on time as 'premature'. Since a hurried or incorrect safety assessment can lead to a lawsuit, the council will not hurry through the process.
The Blaugrana had hoped to get 60,000 fans through the gates for their collision with Como, but if they want to get the permits through in time, then it is not for such a large amount. The capacity would be further reduced, although it is not clear what the number would be.
Moreover, they feel Barcelona's public statements about going back to Camp Nou for the gamper trophy are a way to press the council. One of the words used is 'bewilderment'.
Barcelona reportedly agreed to play all their La Liga matches away from home until September. That should give them extra time to resolve things, but they would undoubtedly rather test run before a competitive competition. Every competition day without Camp Nou, Barcelona misses valuable income from MatchDay Revenue.